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by thurlon hopper
30 Nov 2012 8:10 am
Forum: For Sale: Amps and Accessories
Topic: FS: Gretsch Executive Amp (Victoria) $1385 plus shipping
Replies: 7
Views: 4010

Thanks for the reply Mitch, and thoso 6120's look absolutely stunning. Have tried to play Chet's sttyle most of my life. Don't care too much for the style of country that is being played now, but someone told me the music has to evolve. Seems more like it's going backward.
Happy Holidays TJH
by thurlon hopper
30 Nov 2012 8:03 am
Forum: For Sale: Amps and Accessories
Topic: BL 705 wide mount (new) for $85 shipped sale pending
Replies: 8
Views: 1922

Thanks James , appreciate your quick response. Looking forward to hearing it in my Carter. Best wishes for a Happy Holiday Season for you and yours. TJH
by thurlon hopper
29 Nov 2012 9:51 pm
Forum: For Sale: Amps and Accessories
Topic: FS: Gretsch Executive Amp (Victoria) $1385 plus shipping
Replies: 7
Views: 4010

Hi Mitch, just wondered what the RMS power rating is on this amp. I have a Fender Deluxe RI with 6V6's and it's only rated at 22 watts RMS. I got a Twin because the DR does'nt sound good for steel guitar. Never heard a gretsch amp although i did own two different Gretsch Country Gentlemen. Just curi...
by thurlon hopper
29 Nov 2012 9:36 pm
Forum: For Sale: Amps and Accessories
Topic: BL 705 wide mount (new) for $85 shipped sale pending
Replies: 8
Views: 1922

Hello james, hope things are going good for you, but i wanted to let you know, the bank cleared my check but i haven't gotten the pickup yet, so just wonderwed when i can expect to get the pickup. Have a friend who can install it for me and i'm really wanting to hear my Carter with the 705L installe...
by thurlon hopper
21 Nov 2012 8:21 am
Forum: For Sale: Amps and Accessories
Topic: BL 705 wide mount (new) for $85 shipped sale pending
Replies: 8
Views: 1922

Hi James my name is thurlon hopper and i'm wondering if your 705 L will fit in my Carter D-10. If it will, please e-mail me and i'll arrange payment for it. I currently have 710's in stalled, but actually prefer the 705. If you prefer to talk about this my phone number is 717-367-0552. Please let me...
by thurlon hopper
30 Nov 2011 4:10 pm
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: Central Pa Steel Players? I consider this a re-opening
Replies: 13
Views: 3248

Pa. steelers

Wayne Wallet Shermansdale, Henry Cassel Old Rt. 22, Jimmy Landis,Landisville Smoky Greenawalt Pequa, Brad Waldemeier Red Lion, these are a few of the really fine players in the Mostly central area of Pa. Seems like i'm missing a couple. All of these guys can cook on PSG.
by thurlon hopper
23 Nov 2011 9:57 am
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: What's your age?
Replies: 100
Views: 28117

Age

71 and still tryingto perfect Blue Jade. Can't play for long periods of time but still looking for that missing chord. Try to split about evenly time spent on PSG and electric guitar. Lot of Diabetic complications but still fighting the battle. Remember hearing Barry Blackwood in San Jose in 1977 an...
by thurlon hopper
16 Nov 2011 5:49 pm
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: reminiscing
Replies: 10
Views: 2819

reminiscing

Gentlemen, it is a paricularly lonesome feeling tonight in E-town Pa., so thought i would take the opportunity to just wander down memory lane a bit. Now that i'm 71 and widowed, guess i need to do something once in a while. Talked to an old musical acquantance and it made me remember a Sunday after...
by thurlon hopper
5 Aug 2011 7:51 pm
Forum: Pedal Steel
Topic: Sho-Bud Volume Pedal
Replies: 1
Views: 776

Sho-Bud Volume Pedal

Finally got this old pedal to work as it had been unused for a long time. Ordered a new pot for my Goodrich 120 and while waiting for it to arrive, i tried to use my old pedal and tho' it worked ok i couldn't believe the difference in the sound of the guitar. Using two Phonak hearing aids and the so...
by thurlon hopper
28 Jul 2011 7:21 pm
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: Pedal Steel and Guitar
Replies: 2
Views: 2561

Pedal Steel and Guitar

Really like my Carter, and am glad no one took me up on what i offered it for, also love to play guitar. I just wondered if any of you Forumites own or have ever owned a Samick 650 jazz box? What did or do you think of it? I really like mine and it's even better since i put two Gibson Humbuckers on ...
by thurlon hopper
25 Jul 2011 9:54 am
Forum: For Sale: Steel Guitars
Topic: 2000 Carter D-10 9 + 5
Replies: 4
Views: 3118

2000 Carter D-10

Bob please close Lack of interest. Thanks
by thurlon hopper
20 Jul 2011 7:49 am
Forum: For Sale: Amps and Accessories
Topic: 1969 Twin Reverb
Replies: 0
Views: 846

1969 Twin Reverb

1969 Twin in good condition not perfect but still clean Eminence Delta-Lites installed early last year. very quiet no hums or other distractions. Tolex still good. Good for pedal steel, but if i was going to use it for six string, i would take the Delta-Lites out and use something else. If you want ...
by thurlon hopper
18 Jul 2011 7:46 pm
Forum: For Sale: Other Instruments
Topic: 2004 Epiphone Elite series Les Paul
Replies: 4
Views: 3038

2004 Les Paul Elite

Sold pending payment
by thurlon hopper
15 Jul 2011 4:55 pm
Forum: For Sale: Steel Guitars
Topic: 2000 Carter D-10 9 + 5
Replies: 4
Views: 3118

2000 Carter D-10

The $2200.00 price includes pac-a-seat, BJS, John Pearse, Lawrence bars some George L cables. Have some other odds and ends that we can discuss if you are willing to come and pick up the guitar. Make a reasonable offer on the Fender Twin Reverb. (1969)
by thurlon hopper
14 Jul 2011 5:06 am
Forum: For Sale: Amps and Accessories
Topic: Marlen pickups D-10
Replies: 0
Views: 654

Marlen pickups D-10

Two original Marlen D-10 pickups out of a 1975 D-10. After four years use put BL705's in the guitar. One pickup is missing the screw hole on one side but three holes are in intact. Asking $100.00 for the pair. plus shipping. 717-367-0552
by thurlon hopper
12 Jul 2011 6:09 pm
Forum: For Sale: Other Instruments
Topic: 2004 Epiphone Elite series Les Paul
Replies: 4
Views: 3038

Epiphone Les Paul Elite series

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by thurlon hopper
10 Jul 2011 2:30 pm
Forum: For Sale: Steel Guitars
Topic: 2000 Carter D-10 9 + 5
Replies: 4
Views: 3118

2000 Carter

It is Black on top with Grey bird'seye apron undercarriage is maple. Very nice condition Don't have equipment to post pictures. Really hoped that someone could come to see it play it and pick it up here. Nine floor and five knee levers. Case is like new.
by thurlon hopper
10 Jul 2011 9:37 am
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: Doug and Carco
Replies: 0
Views: 717

Doug and Carco

Hope i'm not crossing any legal boundries here, but have any of you have the CD of instrumentals by Doug Jernigan and Carco Clave. Carco is a buddy of mine from long ago, and i'm planning on visiting him later this month. He sent me a CD of instrumentals by him and Doug and the the playing will make...
by thurlon hopper
10 Jul 2011 9:07 am
Forum: Steel on the Web
Topic: Sarah Hardison
Replies: 1
Views: 1211

Sarah Hardison

I am a Sonny Garrish fan, but all i can hear on this song is the Bass and drums. Could be the sub-woofered sound on my computer, if so my apologies.
by thurlon hopper
10 Jul 2011 8:48 am
Forum: For Sale: Steel Guitars
Topic: 2000 Carter D-10 9 + 5
Replies: 4
Views: 3118

2000 Carter D-10 9 + 5

Looks like my ad got removed somehow, so I will try again. I have this really nice 2000 Carter D-10 with 9 + 5 Case in excellent condition. Asking $2200.00 or trade for a really nice Gibson 335. It would be nice if you could come and see and try the guitar. Phone #: 717-367-0552 Pictures are below. ...
by thurlon hopper
8 Jul 2011 5:17 am
Forum: For Sale: Other Instruments
Topic: 2004 Epiphone Elite series Les Paul
Replies: 4
Views: 3038

2004 Epiphone Elite series Les Paul

This baby is mint period. Sunburst with a plush case. Very few hours of playing time. I have adverse diabetes and can't hold it up anymore. At the time of purchase Man's suggested list price, $1735.00 Steal it for $695.00. This one isn't the standard cheaper Epi made in Korea this is equipped with G...
by thurlon hopper
8 Jul 2011 5:09 am
Forum: For Sale: Steel Guitars
Topic: 2000 Carter D-10 9+5
Replies: 1
Views: 1933

2000 Carter D-10 9+5

Very good condition Carter D-10 9+5 Black top Bird's eye grey apron. Seldom taken out of the house since i almost always play six string. Case is nice and includes cover. Hope someone within driving distance will be interested so they can pick the guitar up here. Asking $2200.00 or trade for a real ...
by thurlon hopper
6 Nov 2010 3:23 pm
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: Corky Owens
Replies: 3
Views: 2201

Corky Owens

Been reading posts mentioning a new steeler with Gene Watson. Hasn't Corky been playing for Gene for a long time? When did they part ways? They made a good combination. What is Corky doing these days? Just curious.
by thurlon hopper
27 Oct 2010 9:47 am
Forum: For Sale: Steel Guitars
Topic: 2004 Les Paul Epiphone Eletist
Replies: 2
Views: 1445

2004 LP Elitist

If you have questions my phone no. is 717-367-0552
Thanks
by thurlon hopper
27 Oct 2010 9:44 am
Forum: For Sale: Steel Guitars
Topic: 2004 Les Paul Epiphone Eletist
Replies: 2
Views: 1445

2004 Les Paul Epiphone Eletist

This honeyburst sweetheart is in mint condition. Has a plush lined case really nice. bought the guitar in 2004 and because the country music scene has died in this area, and i have lighter guitars, plus adverse diabetes, i'm offering this beauty for $700.00. Hate to let it go, but just no need for i...